MVP, formed in 1987, and MVP II, formed in 1999, are private equity investment firms that provide capital for later-stage growth companies and to finance acquisitions and recapitalizations. MVP's portfolio companies represent diverse industries, including publishing, business services, specialty retailing, manufacturing, healthcare, and software. Both MVP and MVP II are Small Business Investment Companies (SBIC's) licensed by the SBA. MVP is capitalized with $55 million of capital, and is fully invested. MVP II is capitalized with over $150 million of capital and is currently being actively invested. Meridian Venture Partners looks for investments primarily in the Mid-Atlantic region. We have, however, invested outside the region on a number of occasions, and would do so again for the right opportunity. MVP II aims to invest between $3.0 million and $10.0 million in each portfolio company.
